Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre recently underwent successful surgery in Saudi Arabia. This procedure followed an injury she sustained while playing for her Saudi club, Al Ittihad, last month.
The injury was significant enough to force Plumptre to miss Nigeria’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. Her absence was felt, given her crucial role in the national team’s defense.
Plumptre, who previously played for Leicester City, shared the news of her surgery on social media. She expressed her gratitude to her club, the Nigerian national team, and her fans for their ongoing support throughout her recovery.
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“Thank you to everyone at @ittiladiesclub and to Dr Pieter D’Hooge at @Aspetar for supporting me through my first surgery.
“It’s been a long time coming trying to get answers but I’m so grateful to now be at this stage.
“To my @NGSuper_Falcons teammates and nigerian fans… thank you for your patience and understanding when I’ve not been able to be with you. I can honestly say I have fought as hard and for as long as I can with this pain. I can’t wait to be back healthy with you all.
“My club – @ittiladiesclub.
“I’m so grateful to be surrounded by some really great humans at this club. Thank you, all of you, for helping me through and supporting me every step of the way.
“Back soon.”
